RIDM 2013

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Why?Because this fest screens documentaries you won't see elsewhere.

It being November, you might think festival season is over. But you would be wrong. This week, RIDM, a film series celebrating documentaries, gets underway. This year’s fest features 135 films from around the world. You won’t be able to see everything, but you should definitely check out Sergio Oksman’s A Story for the Modlins, Yuri Ancarani’s experimental Da Vinci and Jane Gillooly’s Suitcase of Love and Shame. There are also discussions, debates, tribute screenings and more, so if you fancy yourself a cinema aficionado, prepare to get your film nerd on. While you're there, keep an eye out for doc supporter and special guest Gael Garcia Bernal, who will be presenting his film, Who Is Dayani Cristal? on November 23rd and 24th. Also, make sure to stop by RIDM's new headquarters (3450, rue Saint Urbain) after your screening -- throughout the festival there will be bands, DJs and beer on tap from Dieu de Ciel.